HR Advisor

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing CareersANZ@abbvie.com or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.

Looking for your next HR opportunity in a role with real variety, strong stakeholder exposure, and the chance to make an impact? 

We’re looking for an HR Advisor to join our ANZ HR team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, building trusted relationships, and providing practical HR support across the employee lifecycle. In this role, you’ll work closely with HR Managers, employees and business leaders, while also taking ownership of routine HR support for smaller functions such as Business Technology Solutions, Legal, Communications and some other great internal customer groups. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive HR team, build your advisory capability, and gain exposure to a broad mix of HR responsibilities while having real ownership of smaller client groups.

If you’re looking for your next HR move and want a role where you can learn, contribute and grow, we’d love to hear from you!

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employee lifecycle matters, independently managing routine HR support for selected small client groups and escalating more complex issues where needed.
• Support line managers with employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance processes, development administration, and offboarding.
• Support HR Managers with employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding coordination, induction administration, and maintaining accurate employee documentation.
• Assist with preparing standard HR reports, documents, and presentations as requested by the HR team.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support HR systems support in line with established processes and guidance.
• Support routine HR administration and coordination across onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding.
• Provide coordination and administrative support to HR Managers and the HR Director across people processes, initiatives, and day-to-day HR activities, while acting as the primary HR support for selected small functions such as BTS and Legal.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for HR projects and initiatives led by HR Managers and the broader HR team.
• Participate in wellbeing and/or EEDI committee activities as required.
• Support ANZ visa administration activities, including application coordination, checks, and renewals in line with business requirements.
• Attend talent and performance calibration sessions to document outcomes and provide coordination support as required.
• Assist with preparing standard templates, forms, and documentation for local, area, and regional HR requirements as needed.
• Provide general HR administrative support, including organisational chart updates, presentation preparation, employee letters, and internal announcements.
• Support documentation and administrative requirements for compliance activities, audits, and internal HR processes.
• Carry out other ad hoc HR and administrative duties as reasonably requested.
• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies and procedures. 
• Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Adhere to AbbVie’s codes of conduct and compliance processes, including timely training and maintaining ethics and integrity.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in an HR Advisor, HR Coordinator, or similar HR support role
• Sound knowledge of HR policies, practices, employment processes, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Working knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office applications such as Workday, Dayforce, ServiceNow, HR Connect Portal, SmartRecruiters, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling employee records, documentation, and routine HR administration.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with managers, employees, HR Managers, and the broader HR team.
• Shows initiative, flexibility, and sound judgement, with the ability to manage routine and moderately complex tasks effectively, work with a degree of autonomy, and seek guidance when required.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgement, and know when to escalate
• A proactive, team-focused approach and a genuine interest in building your HR career

Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognise and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

WAYS WE WORK

• All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.
• Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.
• Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.
• Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.
• Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

• AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers. 
• AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws. 
• All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law. 
• Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal. 
• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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